Fathers' Rights

Fathers’ Rights in Williamson County

Trust Our Franklin Family Law Attorney

The result of most custody disputes during a contested or high net worth
divorce in Tennessee is that the mother becomes the primary custodian of the child
or children who the divorcing couple share.

If you are a father whose goal is a more prominent role in the life of
your child, this tendency on the part of our state's family law courts
does not have to become your reality. The Franklin family lawyer at Dana
McLendon Law wants to level the playing field for fathers and former husbands
in the greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee areas.

Protecting Your Rights as a Father

Have you been shortchanged for access to your child? Do you want to establish
paternity in order to exercise your rights to
custody, visitation, and parenting time?

If you are a biological father who is considering a divorce or custody
petition and you want to be considered as primary residential parent,
you should be familiar with these factors that courts consider:

The parent's ability to instruct, inspire and encourage the child

Stability of the child's relationship with each parent

The parent's willingness to encourage a relationship between the child
and the other parent

The ability of each parent to provide for the child

The degree to which a parent has been the primary caregiver in the past

The child's emotional needs and developmental level

The emotional fitness of each parent, and any evidence of abuse by a parent

The preference of the child, if he or she is 12 years of age or older

In 1997, our state legislature determined that a parent's gender should
not be a help or hindrance when being considered for primary custody of
a child. At Dana McLendon Law, we want to see this law enforced, so that
fathers can become more involved in their children's upbringing.

Efficiency. Excellence. Experience.

Our firm is backed by more than 20 years of legal experience. Our experience
enables us to offer clients throughout Williamson County effective legal
counsel for complex criminal defense issues and divorce matters. No matter
what your case involves, we are prepared to help you reach a satisfactory
outcome so you can move forward on the best foot possible.